Recent content by rpats

Hi I could not get the Palintest locally but got a different kit which uses droplets rather than tablets to add to the water. Shows my Cl is 2.0 and the pH is 6.8 so I am trying to get these within the normal range. However I suspect this is a problem that has occurred over the winter when the...

thanks for the quick response. No SWG,I am using chlorine tablets I dont have an accurate test kit, just a "drop in a tablet and compare the colours" thing. I will see if I can find something better but I am in Italy so don't have access to products that you do in the US. But based on what I...

Hi our in ground pool has a vinyl liner which appears to be held in place at the top by a strip of aluminium or similar. The pool surround cinsists of terracotta tiles which are cemented in place on top of this. My problem is that in places the aluminium is pitted and corroding. Does anybody...

hi thanks. Yes I can order from the UK on line but I was hoping to buy locally so that I had a source for parts etc. Various comments on the internet suggest these things are likely to need parts/servicing....

Hi we are in Italy, near Perugia, and have a 15x20 ft pool, 4ft deep all over. I am looking for an auto cleaner but all the pool companies just sell high end stuff (1000 Euros plus). I think these are more than I need!. Can anybody suggest somewhere that stocks more reasonably priced stuff? I...